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Your Guide to Riverbeat Music Festival

RiverBeat Music Festival returns for its second year on May 2-4, 2025.

Get ready to groove to the rhythm of the Mississippi River at the RiverBeat Music Festival featuring headliners like Missy Elliott, The Killers, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, and more! This all happens overlooking the great Mississippi River in Memphis on May 2-4, 2024. Read on for the line-up, ticket options, details on the Riverbeat Music Festival experience and more.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

There's nothing like hearing your favorite artists jamming with the backdrop of the riverfront as you feel the breeze coming off the water. Be there for when RiverBeat Music Festival makes history on May 2-4, 2024 as the first festival to take place along the Mississippi River after Tom Lee Park's $61 million facelift was completed in September 2023.

Catch more than 50 world-class acts spanning all genres, including Benson Boone, Cage The Elephant, Khruangbin, Ludacris, Public Enemy, and more live across five stages.

Catch all the shows with a three-day pass or pick your favorite artists and purchase single-day passes, available at a later date, so you can spend the rest of your vacation exploring the other parts of the city.

2025 RiverBeat Lineup

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Ticket Information

Looking to experience RiverBeat? Three-day passes are available for purchase now for a limited-time discounted rate of $199 and VIP at $849, and includes all fees. The daily lineup will be announced in early February along with sales of single-day general admission and VIP tickets

What do VIP tickets include?

Looking for an elevated experience? VIP tickets come with a plethora of amenities including access to two VIP Lounges (near the two main stages) with relaxed seating, private air-conditioned restrooms, complimentary grab & go snacks, exclusive bar and food options, dedicated entry lane, and more.

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Live from the Tom Lee Park riverfront

Imagine feeling the breeze of the river while hearing your favorite acts perform during sunset. That's the experience guaranteed at Tom Lee Park! The riverfront location at Tom Lee Park can't be beat being located just steps away from Downtown Memphis and Beale Street. Bonus: many of the city's best hotels are located conveniently nearby.

HOW TO GET TO Riverbeat

For those who prefer to drive, you’ll find parking garages and street parking within walking distance to the venue around Downtown Memphis. The brand new Mobility Center is steps away from the entry point at 60 Beale Street. Keep in mind that parking fills up fast, so if you're staying outside of Downtown Memphis, it might be easier to take a cab, Uber or Lyft.